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as in amusement
the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public
we didn't stay for the featured entertainment because we don't care for comedy acts the film is purely for entertainment and not meant to be taken seriously
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as in recreation
someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment
what do you do for entertainment in this town?
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Recent Examples of entertainment
The Japanese entertainment industry has faced a reckoning during the past couple of years or so over these issues following allegations from more than 1,000 people against the late talent agent Johnny Kitagawa.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In an unprecedented move, The Investigation, which was released theatrically last year, will go out in Germany today across all home entertainment platforms, including pay-TV network Sky, French-German public broadcaster ARTE, and regional networks BR and WDR.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Find more entertainment news and reviews at orlandosentinel.com/entertainment.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
In an unprecedented move, The Investigation, which was released theatrically last year, will go out in Germany today across all home entertainment platforms, including pay-TV network Sky, French-German public broadcaster ARTE, and regional networks BR and WDR.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Find more entertainment news and reviews at orlandosentinel.com/entertainment.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
The more than 90,000 daily visitors at the 2025 event spend time mixing both tennis and entertainment across the nearly 100-acre festival atmosphere.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertainment
Noun
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Goose has made quite the name for himself on social media, earning a reputation as a source of endless amusement.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Born of an amusement ride and opening to the public in 2026, this remarkably clever kiwi idea offers quick, cheap, on-demand urban transit – that's much more direct and private than public transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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Help beautify Quarry park Saratoga parks and recreation commissioners are inviting the community to help beautify Quarry Park and its trails on Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-noon.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2025
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There was a sense of normalcy among the kids gathered at the recreation center, despite the upheaval in their families’ lives.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Great emphasis has also been placed on creating inviting open green spaces and professionally landscaped common areas with serene walking paths for outdoor enjoyment.—
Weichert REALTORS® Welch & Company,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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That commitment to the bit is essential to your enjoyment of this kind of pulpy thriller, as is the fact that Apple was willing to fork out money to send Woodall and Swindell, if not around the globe, to at least several stops easily reachable by a Eurail Pass.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2025
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Moyle’s proposal on Tuesday would boost that 20% diversion by $50 million annually.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2025
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For years, federal and state authorities have sought to reduce diversions by agriculture — by far the largest water users — to bolster habitat flows.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The entertainment industry is undergoing seismic shifts, as streaming wars and production shutdowns reshape how original stories get made.—
Moira Forbes,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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Best Organic and Sustainable Denim, Pants and Bottoms Frank and Oak High Rise Slim Denim, $48 This company has perfected a hydro-less production flow that saves 95% more water than traditional production methods.—
Annemarie Dooling,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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An open mind and willingness to play the game with intention — while still having fun.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Always celebrate their success to keep the game fun and exciting!—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To finally get to work with a true comedy genius at the script stage and then on set was a daily delight.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Identify the customer life cycle point where product delight is at its peak and the customer is happiest with your brand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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As the rodent lifted its head in pleasure, Mochinski pulled down its lower lip to expose a blade of grass stuck in its teeth.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ultimately these inspectors general serve at the pleasure of the president.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Entertainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertainment. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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